I thought this question may help with other recent threads. How/when/why do you print the phrase TKD? Tae Kwon Do TaeKwon-Do Taekwon-Do TaeKwonDo...
This is a twofold post. 1.) To start a post to help this forum get back on track and get everyone talking about something MA related. I encourage...
Recent posts have touched on this topic and I felt it warranted it's own thread. Are you seeing shrinkage and/or increase in any of the common...
Picked it up from the frame shop today. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
An old 2012 thread created by Bill Mattocks about Frank Demaria was recently resurrected. It got me wondering what other schools/instructors are...
I have been a supporting member going on 3 years now. I am not great are fixing errors in my posts sometimes. I thought one of the features of...
I met with my Ortho yesterday to discuss in detail knee replacements and learned some very concerning information. To perform the total knee...
Keumgang has always been an intriguing form to me. As the typical student works up to 1st Gup and then to 1st Dan they are at or near the peak of...
I thought this would be a challenging and informational exercise. I am going to attempt to do a step by step breakdown of Koryo explaining the...
There has been some great discussion about whether there is any direct Martial/Fighting value in practicing forms. What is your position, not...
The question specifically relates to a poomsae but I not mention the form name in an attempt not to muddy the question. Picture moving forward or...
We have the very common Tatami tiles at two different schools. We have had an on again/off again problem with them bunching up at the seams mostly...
The Martial Art's have certainly evolved more in the previous 50 years than ever before. What will change in the next 50 years? What styles may...
Leaving the debate of whether your style is modern or traditional aside, when did you feel you became part of the tradition? This seems to be a...
Monday 7/8/2019 Grand Master Seoung Eui Shin presented me with my 7th Dan Moo Duk Kwan certificate. A feat I never thought I would complete. [ATTACH]
The thread comparing 1st Dan students to 2nd Dan students got me reflecting on my Dan promotions. What were yours like? What is your style and...
Martial Arts training is all about repetition. Modifying ones memory processes and learning muscle memory are keys to becoming competent at your...
I am wondering if anyone else sees differences in the TKD they practiced 20-30 years ago compared to today. Do you find it difficult sometimes in...
I posted this in the Korean general forum hoping to get replies from any style. I know the numbering varies from style/school to style/school so...
I was asked if I could research CRM and/or check-in software for our main school. We are looking for some kind of automated check-in, like a card...
Last weekend was my 7th Dan MDK promotion. We are got back last night from my 5th Dan Kukkiwon testing. Overall I am very pleased with events of...
My GM, 84 year old Shin Seoung Eui, was talking with a few students after class this morning. He was telling of when he was 8 years old working...
We had our last testing of the year yesterday. It is more than testing every year. We spend a lot of time in fellowship and enjoy a fantastic meal...
I posted this on the General thread hoping to get more hits. I have also PM several people on the forum for information so any help is...
Recent posts got me thinking about the unusual circumstances I opened my original Dojang under. How did you do it? Did you start under a formal...
I was working on Taebaek tonight (quite rusty) and was questioned on the 2nd move after you turn to go up the middle. I have always thought it to...
The topic says it all. know there are variants in different styles. What are your mechanics and philosophy regarding. When do you NOT do it?
I was wondering if anyone else was planning to attend the Kukkiwon International Master Course in Chicago, IL this December 2018? I am considering...
I recently read a post about a young child's promotion test. They mentioned how the test wasn't for the next belt but instead was a "pre-test"...
I was recently watching some really good MMA takedown videos and realized the person in the video was doing a good job of explaining the...
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